The right to a speedy trial, on the surface, seems inconsequential. But it is a vital civil right written to ensure a suspect does not languish behind bars for years while waiting to go to trial. All suspects are innocent until proven otherwise and it violates that right to hold them indefinatly. Law enforcement and prosecutors try to have sufficient evidence before an arrest is made. After arrest it is usually the the other side that drag their feet, buying time to build a defense.
The right to a speedy trial insures that a person that is accused of a crime isn't thrown in prison and forgotten about until they feel like having a trial for them. All these people are considered innocent until proven guilty. Speedy trials are needed to protected the innocent and punish the guilty.
Added: Because the right to a speedy trial is guaranteed by the Constitution.
Sixth; Seventh
No I believe that would amendment 6
It guarantees the right to a speedy and fair trial
it forces the state to prove its case without delaying you in jail.
It guarantees a speedy and public trial with a jury of your peers.
The 6th gives you the right to a speedy trial, a lawyer, and the right to confont your witness.
The 6th Amendment guarantees the speedy and public trial on behalf of the accused. This prevents them from spending extensive time in jail even if they are not found guilty of the crime.
The sixth amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees that in all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury. The right to have an attorney.
The 6th amendment: "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence."
The sixth amendment gives us the right to a speedy trial
right to a prompt and public trial
Sixth Amendment.